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English 90R
Instructor:
Ms. E. Pumpelly
Gifted Hands assignment
Gifted Hands: A Dr. Benjamin Carson Unit
This
research guide below provide activities and
information for a unit study based on the book
Gifted Hands: A Ben Carson Story.
Ben
Carson, MD, is one of the best neurosurgeons in the
world. This is the story of his inspiring odyssey
from his childhood in inner-city Detroit to his
position as director of pediatric neurosurgery at
Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 33. Carson is a role
model for anyone who attempts the seemingly
impossible as he takes you into the operating room
where he has saved countless lives.
Library Research Questions questions:
1. Carson chose the career of neurosurgeon. What
does it take to become a neurosurgeon? Use the
website called
Occupational Outlook" and type in neurosurgeon.
You will find a generic website with general
information on physicians. Answer these questions:
What is the nature of work of a neurosurgeon (five
sentences)?
What are the education requirements of a
neurosurgeon
(five
sentences)?
What are the working conditions of a neurosurgon
(five
sentences)?
2. Carson separated the Binder Twins who were joined
at the back of the head. Research the binder
Twins. Where are they now?
3. The
following is website link to
Benjamin Carson Biography - Academy of Achievement
. Much of Gifted hands focuses on Bens' work ethic.
Select one of his quotes ( from
this website or his book) that is meaningful to you.
Do you agree or disagree with this quote? How would
you apply this quote to your personal life?
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